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Bariatric Surgery: The Argument for Insurance Coverage

2:55 | Anesthesiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Preventative Health, Surgery

Thomas Byrne, MD, Director, MUSC Bariatric Surgery Program, Charleston, South Carolina, argues the case for insurance coverage of bariatric surgeries.

References and Resources
American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

Buchwald, H., et al. Bariatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA. 2004;292:1724-1737.

For more information on Dr. Byrne, visit:
MUSCHealth.com

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